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Diversity Board

Meet the PPLE community

At PPLE we’re all connected by our drive, ambition and motivation. However, as a multidisciplinary study programme, we believe that bringing multiple perspectives to the table is of the utmost importance. Having more than just one outlook on issues creates a substantial, more solid foundation the world can build on. Therefore we encourage students with all sorts of backgrounds to apply, and we ask our students continually to point out the areas where we can grow. Conclusion? There are no solutions without diversity. With this in mind we’ve created a Diversity board. Since we still have a lot of room for improvement, they point out the areas in our curriculum, staff, admission policy and anything else where we can grow when it comes to diversity.
PPLE Diversity Board 2024-2025

Message from the Diversity Board

Diversity is seen by us in the inclusion and acceptance of different ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, disabilities, cultures, gender, sexualities, perspectives and neurodivergence. This is achieved by respecting all participants in our community and representing them in one way or another. Specifically, we want to emphasize marginalised voices that are often overlooked. Everybody should feel comfortable in expressing and being themselves. This should be fostered through open and honest dialogues that are motivated by constructive curiosity for each other. Our aim is to highlight and celebrate all the differences in PPLE through policy suggestions and raising awareness through events, so everybody can partake equally in our space.

It is important to us that everybody feels comfortable in expressing and being themselves. Therefore, please always feel free to reach out to us through email if you have any questions, concerns or feedback on anything regarding diversity and PPLE. Of course, we are also happy to talk person, so don’t hesitate to approach us when you see us walking around on campus!

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Get to know the members of the Diversity Board

Hi! I’m Prisha, a first-year PPLE student. I am originally from India, but have lived most of my life in Germany.

"I am originally from India but have lived most of my life in Germany. My passion for an inclusive environment at university comes from being exposed to several cultures and perspectives from an early age. Being a part of the diversity board is the perfect opportunity to learn, develop skills, and work towards achieving this safe space for everyone. I am an extroverted, open person and am super excited to be the co-chairing the diversity board. Feel free to approach me for anything you like!"

 

Hi! My name is Valentina (she/they), I’m Dutch/Italian, and I’m a tutor, mentor, and former student at PPLE.

"I love theatre, overanalysing popculture, and feminist theory. I’m really excited to join the diversity board this year and contribute to an open, inclusive, and safe environment here at PPLE!"

 

Hi folks, I am Burcu, a staff member at PPLE College since 2020. I am a lawyer and I have various gigs at PPLE, including teaching 5 courses, supervising theses, being a mentor and the internship coordinator.

"Having said all this, being a member of the PPLE Diversity Board is one of the dearest tasks I have been conducting. In my vocabulary, diversity represents the feeling of being included. As a naturally caring person, I consider increasing this cozy feeling among my dear students and dear colleagues as one of my jobs. And I am glad to be on duty."

 

Hey! I’m Harshita, but I go by Keira. I am a second year Psychology major at PPLE.

"I am from India, (fun fact there is a total of 120 languages in India), and being from such a diverse country, I couldn't help but grow an appreciation for experiencing and learning about different cultures. If you want to chat, or have any cool ideas for the board, I mostly live on the first floor of the building, and I hope to see you at all the amazing events we have planned this year."

 

Hi! My name is Malka. I am a third-year politics major.

"I applied for PPLE mainly because I want to advocate for social justice and I’m on the Diversity Board for the same reason. Feel free to approach me if there are things you want to discuss about diversity at PPLE in general or any specific incident."

 

Hi! I’m Ishita, and I am a third year law major here at PPLE!

"I am originally from Delhi, India but I grew up in Hong Kong :) Being exposed to the international environments of these two vibrant cities from a young age, I developed a greater appreciation for the need for diversity within all communities. For me, diversity is present in every aspect of our lives and how we express ourselves."